Aperitivo Hour

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Aperitivo Hour Aperitivo hour is the easiest way to entertain all summer. It's the Italian custom of a light drink and a few good bites before dinner, and the whole point is that it isn't fussy. In Italy, "let's go for a spritz" just means "let's get together." At Hudson Grace, we've gathered the pieces that make hosting one effortless: a few snack bowls, the right glasses, and a clever napkin or two. Have these on hand, and a casual gathering with friends comes together in minutes. Whether it's two friends on the porch or eight around the kitchen island, here's what an aperitivo hour calls for. Aperitivo hour essentials: For the snacks: A triple serve bowl for nuts and olives, plus the baguette and olive tray set . For cheese and charcuterie: An olive wood serving board and a Laguiole cheese knife set . For the spritz: Any wine glass , an ice bucket , and a green olive to drop in. For a cold beer: A highball or pint glass . The finishing touch: Clever cocktail napkins and a little balsamico for dipping. The Serveware That Makes Snacks Easy Good snacks are the heart of an aperitivo, and the right serveware does the work for you. Our White Ceramic Triple Serve Bowl keeps nuts, olives, and almonds in their own little sections, while the Baguette and Olive Tray Set is made for exactly what its name says. For mini sandwiches and small bites, the Alessia handled platters pass easily from hand to hand. Then, for cheese and charcuterie, a small olive wood serving board or a chip and dip platter rounds out the spread. Because the pieces do the styling, all you have to do is fill them. The Glass for Every Drink An aperitivo is generous and easy, so set out whatever suits the group. Our everyday wine glass works for a crisp white, a light red, or a spritz, and a highball or pint glass is right for a cold beer on a hot afternoon. For something with a little more color, the striped and spotted double old fashioned glasses bring the table to life. Keep a glass pitcher and an ice